


A RAINBOW OF SELECTIONS IN DAHLIAS 
Dahlias should not be planted until the ground is warm, usually around the first part of 
April. Dig a hole about six inches deep in rich, well pulverized soil. Place the root on its 
side with the eye up and a stake firmed into the soil two inches out from where the stem will 
grow. Cover with two inches of soil and fill in the remainder of the hole as the plant grows. 
After several sets of leaves have developed pinch off the top so that it will grow bushy and 
strong. Cultivate often, feed regularly, and mulch with peat moss when the blooms appear. 

DAHLIA—AVALON 
AUTUMN SUNSET. Informal decorative type, 
the strong roots provide the foundation for a 
big plant; flowers as large as 10 inches across. 
The color is yellow blending to red. 
AVALON. Formal decorative variety. Flower 
is large yellow. This variety makes strong and 
sturdy plants. 
BLUE RIVER. Large informal decorative, 
blooms 10 inches across. This most popular 
Jarqe Dahlia is unusual in color; the facing of 
the bloom being a silvery lavender. 
MRS. GEORGE LE BOUTILLIER. We could call 
this Dahlia the Queen of the Reds. It is one of 
the largest giant deep red varieties. Dahlia 
collectors cannot afford to be without this 
beauty. 
HILL’S SUPREME. Certainly one of the best 
pinks. The flowers are clear, deep rose pink on 
very excellent stems. It is a good cut flower 
measuring about 8 inches across the face. 
JANE COWL. A two-tone dahlia comprising 
buff and old gold blending into apricot and 
tose at the center. This variety is a fine exhibi- 
tion variety and qood for cutting. It is one of 
the most universally grown dahlia tubers. 
JERSEY BEAUTY. A pastel pink shade that 
will be popular through the ages. Good size 
blooms on strong, healthy plants. 
MISCELLANEOUS BULBS AND ROOTS 
Butterfly Lilies 
(Hedychium Coronarium) 
Natives in the South Sea Islands use the 
intoxicatingly sweet white blossoms of the 
butterfly lily, sometimes called ginger lily, for 
their leis. Height 3 to 5 feet; foliage similar to 
that of a canna; sun or shade, but plenty of 
moisture. Price, 35c each; 2 for 65c, postpaid. 
Tuberose 
SINGLE MEXICAN. This is the most satisfac 
tory for the South. Very fragrant. Bulbs should 
be dug in the fall, and separated in the sprina 
before planting. 95¢ dozen; 50 bulbs, $3.50; 100 
bulbs, $6.75, postpaid. 

TIGRIDIA 
ROBERT NICHOLSON SEED CO. 
Red Spider Lily 
Lycoris Radiata 
This plant is most generawy xnown as Spide 
Lily. The attractive rose-colored blooms appec” 
(like the amaryllis) without foliage about 10 
weeks after planting. The leaves appear after 
the flowers are gone. Bulbs available May tc 
September. Price 15c each; 2 for 25c; dozen 
$1.25, postpaid. 
Nicholson’s Cannas 
Nothing Is More Attractive Than a Bed of 
Cannas 
CITY OF PORTLAND. 31% feet. The flowers 
are of the largest size, borne on heavy trusses. 
The color is a glowing shade of pink. The foli- 
age is substantial and strong, of rich green 
YELLOW KING HUMBERT. 5 feet. Lemon yel- 
low, stippled red. Dark green foliage. Similar 
to Red King Humbert, except in color of blooms. 
KING HUMBERT. 5 feet. Fierv red, with large, 
bronze, heart-shaped leaves. The flower heads 
are large, with ruffled blooms. 
THE PRESIDENT. 4 feet. Immense firm flowers 
of rich glowing scarlet. produced on strong, 
erect stalks. Green stocky foliaqe. 
Price of any of the above: 20c each; 2 for 35c; 
$1.75 dozen, postpaid. 
Tigridia 
TIGRIDIA (Shell Flower of Mexico). Few, if 
any, flowers are more gorgeously colored or so 
beautiful. Very easily grown but like sunny 
location in well drained soil. Ideal for beds 
or borders. Blooms from the middle of July to 
September. Prices, Dozen, $1.25; 100 for $9.50, 
postpaid. 
Sprekelia 
Formosissima (Jacobean Lily) 
Closely related to the Amaryllis, bearing 
showy brilliant crimson flowers. These bulbs 
may be planted in the spring out-of-doors or 
con be used as a house plant during the spring. 
Price, 50c each; $5.35 dozen, postpaid. 
Ismene 
Calathina 
A good summer blooming bulb with clusters 
of fragrant white flowers. Price, 35¢ each; $3.95 
dozen, postpaid. 
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ROYAL RENNANT. Rich royal purple. It is an 
excellent all round Dahlia being among the top 
varieties because of its intensity of color. A 
rare color in Dahlias. 
SALSBACH’S WHITE. Pearl white on very 
good stems. The 8 inch flowers face outward 
and are second to no other white variety. 
WATCHING GIANT. Truly a Goliath. Flowers 
10 inches across; deep amber yellow suffused 
with orange; good strong plants. 
Prices on above: 45c each; $5.25 per dozen, 
postpaid. 
Special Dahlia Collections 
LARGE DAHLIA COLLECTION No. 5. This col- 
lection is packed with five (5) distinct, large 
varieties selected by our own grower. Price of 
Collection, postpaid, $2.15. 
MINIATURE DAHLIA COLLECTION No. 6M. 
This collection is composed of six fine minia- 
ture Dahlia tubers. Each tuber different and 
selected from thirty-five of the best miniature 
varieties. Price of Collection, postpaid, $2.15. 
POMPOM DAHLIA COLLECTION No. 6P. You 
can complete your Dahlia garden with this col- 
lection of six good Pompom Dahlia Tubers. 
Price of Collection, postpaid, $2.15. 

CANNA—THE PRESIDENT 
Mexican Love Vines 
(Antigonon Leptopus) 
Also called Queen’s Wreath. Should not be 
planted until ground is warm, as cold soil will 
cause the bulb to rot. We make shipment be- 
fore April Ist only at Customer’s Risk. A beau- 
tiful perennial vine, with sprays of glowing 
pink flowers all summer. The vine dies in the 
winter and comes up again from the root in the 
spring. Always plant on the south side of the 
house. This is one of the most beautiful climbers 
grown. Everyone wanting beautiful vines 
should plant some of these Mexican Love Vines. 
6Se each, or 2 for $1.25, postpaid. 
Montbretias 
(Mixed) 
Hardy gladiolus, or best described as “‘little 
fountains of bright color.’’ One of their great 
merits is their long blooming period. Plant in 
the spring in full sun and if te 
will abundan: 
propagate th: 
is advised unless protected. Th 
height of 18 inches, red and yellow shades 
DALLAS, TEXAS 
